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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NX200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the A6000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX200 scores against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony A6000

 NX200 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung NX200

 A6000 NX200 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony A6000

 NX200 A6000 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX200 and Sony A6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the NX200 and the A6000.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and A6000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older NX200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
72
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
77
lighter than average (344g)
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography details
Sony A6000 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
33
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony A6000
 Samsung NX200Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX200 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-28 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Sony E
Number of lenses 32 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lbs) 344 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 13.1
DXO Low light score 618 1347
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $818 $548